Giddean Danu

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Giddean Danu was the Galactic Republic Senator from Kuat during the Clone Wars. He was appointed to his position by Onara Kuat, head of the Kuat family and principal director of Kuat Drive Yards.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Behind the scenes 3 Appearances 4 Sources 5 Notes and references

[edit] Biography

Grim and humorless, Danu was among the senators that opposed Chancellor Palpatine's growing emergency powers. This brought him into conflict with many people on Kuat, who benefited from increased production in Kuat's shipyards during the Clone Wars. His opposition to increased militarization led him to be twice nearly recalled from office by Onara Kuat and the Kuati electorate.

He had good ties with the Jedi and greatly respected their Order, believing the nascent rebellion being led by Mon Mothma and Bail Prestor Organa needed the support of the Jedi in order to succeed. Danu, following Mothma and Organa's lead, became part of the Delegation of 2000, although he did not accompany the group when their petition was rejected by Palpatine.

[edit] Behind the scenes

Giddean Danu was played by Christopher Kirby in scenes deleted from the final release of Revenge of the Sith.

What's The Story? author Aidan Hennessy intended to state him being mayor of Kuat City prior to becoming senator (a reference to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad). He also ended his entry with a sentence saying that Danu was killed by Ottegru Grey, but it was removed from the final entry.

[edit] Appearances

• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith comic
• Millennium Falcon (Mentioned only)

[edit] Sources

• Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary
• "Who's Who in the Delegation of 2000" - Star Wars Insider 85
• The New Essential Chronology
•  Giddean Danu in the Databank
•  Onara Kuat in the Databank
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

[edit] Notes and references

Senator of Kuat sector
Risi Lenoan ← BBY— Eventually Viqi Shesh →